Job Description

SUMMARY:

In order to hire and maintain a quality workforce that reflects the diversity of the community and works well within our True North values-based organization, the Permitting Division of the Department of Local Services (DLS) is accepting applications for the career-service position of Engineer III.

Our successful candidate will serve in a lead capacity in a multi-disciplinary team and oversee residential, Boundary Line Adjustments and Plat projects. The person in this position will produce timely, accurate, quality reviews and approvals of building and land use development projects. Working in a collaborative manner, Engineer III’s work with a higher degree of independence. They apply their years of engineering and project management experience to review a variety of permit types ranging from single-family projects to complex Plat and Short Plat projects, but may work more often on complex high profile, and/or time-sensitive projects. An essential part of the job is to work in a positive, solution-oriented manner with customers and their design/engineering professionals, members of the public, and colleagues.

Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:
The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering equity, racial and social justice in every aspect of our work.  Our commitment to “True North” values which ensures every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential and forms the core of our mission and purpose.  Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.

JOB DUTIES:

Applying equity, racial and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work.

• Act as a Lead for a Product line team by training, planning, directing, and monitoring their daily work on development applications.
• Providing feedback to product line manager regarding team performance; contribute to performance evaluations.
• Conduct final quality control review of development applications for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and best management practices.
• Work cooperatively with others in the division and other partner agencies to resolve permit- and process-related issues, including those related to compliance with King County Road Standards and the King County Surface Water Design Manual.
• Participate in the analysis, interpretation, and application of relevant federal, State, and local, laws and regulations.
• Review development applications independently for compliance with applicable codes, standards, and best management practices.
• Read and locate legal descriptions of property and easements.
• Communicate on the job in ways that reflect well upon King County, the County Executive, the department, and the incumbent.
• Exhibit and support a culture of superior customer service.
• Scrupulously honor commitments made to customers and others.
• Approve plans and specifications for construction in consultation with higher level staff.
• Act as project manager for assigned projects. Initiate and/or review and approve revisions for assigned projects in consultation with higher level staff.
• Model and apply equity and social justice shared values, behaviors, and practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering; or any equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating knowledge of engineering principles and site design such as surface water hydrology, soils, traffic, structural, survey, and road geometrics.
• Advanced knowledge of functional discipline of engineering.
• Advanced policy and code analysis and development
• Knowledge of supervisory techniques and principles
• Proficiency in analytical thinking, problem solving, resolving conflicts, and bringing others to consensus.
• Ability to convey technical information to the public, government agencies, engineering and environmental consultants, and developers.
• Experience in the interpretation and application of the King County Road Standards and the King County Surface Water Design Manual, or similar or equivalent standard/manuals.
• Experience in using common desktop tools, including but not limited to the Microsoft Office suite: Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrated competence in applying advanced project management principles and practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including staff training and presentations.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service.
• Skill in handling multiple competing and changing priorities while producing quality detailed work within tight timeframes.
• Skill in working effectively and cooperatively with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to research and interpret applicable codes, policies, and regulations.
• Ability to use engineering software to analyze proposals.
• Experience either designing or reviewing civil engineering plans for code compliance.

Desired Qualifications:

• Professional License in Civil Engineering, and/or Engineer in Training.
• Experience in local government permit processing and regulations, or experience in roadway and storm water design and construction.
• Experience with Blue Beam (Revu 2018 extreme) or similar versions.
• Experience with HEC-RAS, MGS Flood and GIS programs.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• An offer of employment will be contingent on the success of a pre-employment physical examination.
• Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle throughout the county.
• Must have the ability to work in the field in difficult terrain.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Applicants who pass the initial screening will be invited to interview the week of January 15, 2024.

Second interviews will be held the week of January 22, 2024.

If you are selected as a finalist, you will be invited to come back the week of January 29, 2024, for a third and final interview.

This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies for up to 6 months, including Career Service, Short-Term Temporary (STT), Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) and/or Special Duty Assignment (SDA) positions for current King County career service employees who have passed their probationary period. Current King County employees must have permission from their supervisor to be eligible for the special duty assignment.

Pay upon SDA placement: Current employees selected for SDA will be compensated based on the provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement or Master Labor Agreement for their base assignment if applicable.

Who May Apply: This position is open to all qualified applicants. First consideration will be given to current PROTEC17 members in the same classification that are eligible for lateral transfer.

Work Schedule: The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 7.00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This full-time position is overtime eligible.

Forms and Materials: A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages) summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills for the position.

Selection Process: Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Interviews will be conducted via Teams. Reference checks and file reviews will be conducted.

Union Membership:  PROTEC17

Teleworking Requirement:
This is a hybrid position. The work associated with this position will be performed by teleworking, field work, onsite work, and meetings as needed. The responsibilities of this position may include regular and ongoing in-office work involving in person customer service in accordance with the division’s available customer service options.

Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities.) Employees must reside in Washington State and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department’s hybrid environment.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Vivienne Swai
Human Resources Analyst
206-477-1538


vs***@ki********.gov

Forbes recently named King County as one of Washington State’s best employers. 

Together, with leadership and our employees, we’re changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation’s best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our “True North“, we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles–we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To learn more about the Permitting Division, please visit our website at King County Permits.

How to Apply

Job Categories: Equal Opportunities. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: 100,000 and above.

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